On successful completion of the module students will be able to:- demonstrate their knowledge of various forms of political writings; - demonstrate an understanding of the ways that medieval literature interacted with the public sphere;- analyse and contextualise these texts independently, from a critical and theoretical perspective; - conduct independent research into these texts and present that research.

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This course will explore writings during and surrounding three significant uprisings in English history: the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, Jack Cade’s Rebellion of 1460, and the mid-Tudor rebellions. We will examine how literary culture and vernacular, popularising trends shape and react to rebellions and popular risings. Our texts will include Piers Plowman, John Gower’s Vox Clamantis, and the writings of John Fortescue, among others.